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HJ06 RCX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,247 mi
Last recorded84,247 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 RCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,247 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 84,141 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,810 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,801 miles

Nearside engine management light stays on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,885 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,922 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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HJ06 RCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ06 RCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ06 RCX registered?

HJ06 RCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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